Us Code § 7701 - Purposes
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§ 7701. Purposes
The purposes of this chapter are—
(1) to provide United States assistance for global development through the Millennium Challenge Corporation, as described in section 7703 of this title; and
(2) to provide such assistance in a manner that promotes economic growth and the elimination of extreme poverty and strengthens good governance, economic freedom, and investments in people.
(Pub. L. 108–199, div. D, title VI, §602, Jan. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 211.)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this title", meaning title VI of Pub. L. 108–199, div. D, Jan. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 211, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of this title to the Code, see Short Title note set out below and Tables.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Short Title
Pub. L. 108–199, div. D, title VI, §601, Jan. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 211, provided that: "This title [enacting this chapter and amending section 5313 of Title 5, Government Organizations and Employees, and section 9101 of Title 31, Money and Finance] may be cited as the 'Millennium Challenge Act of 2003'."
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